Shows the history of Bottom being played by comics. Browse our full list of Shakespeare Unlimited episodes. I have watched the play many times. More purchase options. All episodes of Shakespeare Uncovered. 0:31. Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015. Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” written during the period 1609-1611, is classified as one of his late romances. Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015. You can watch these over and over to focus on elements you may have not explored in depth the previous time. David Tennant on Hamlet. Your favorites, all in one place. It just goes to show that he created timeless pieces that still have relevance in today's society. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. S3 E5: “The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale. I am a casual fan of Shakespeare, have only read a few plays, but am a literature fan in general. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links on this page. It’s a play about vice, the law and sexual corruption at the highest levels and, for nearly two centuries, it was considered too racy […], Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of ... Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies. Enjoyed wathcing " A Midsummer's night dream". Join Freeman in his quest to understand how and why one of the Bard's first works was written. Abraham addresses the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time. In one hour of TV, Luca Guadagnino reaffirms his belief in young people, The series' star is a now a star behind the camera, too, Plus, everything you need to know about Season 3. Add to Watchlist. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. TV Guide ranks Peak TV's finest offerings, Sign up and add shows to get the latest updates about your favorite shows - Start Now. I absolutely love this series ... and I am not a Shakespeare lover. Rate. What sparked the creation of each of these works? “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” Hugh Bonneville meets with Ralph Fiennes to try to untangle one of Shakespeare’s great comedies. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The new season investigates A Midsummer Night's Dream, King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, and The Taming of the Shrew. Disney + Pixar + Marvel + Star Wars + Nat Geo, Get unlimited access to the largest streaming library with limited ads, Stream on up to 4 devices at the same time. If I have any complaint at all about the series is that there are not enough plays (yet) covered. Where did Shakespeare get his plots, and what new forms of theater did he forge? But what is tyranny? Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015. Very indepth interviews and stories to listen to. Enjoyed wathcing " A Midsummer's night dream", Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2015. “Much Ado About Nothing” is one of 13 plays that Shakespeare set in Italy, a country that was warm, sensuous and inviting for any 16th-century Englishmen writing about lovers.